Anecdotally Speaking

Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.

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Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication

Posted March 10, 202500:28:01

In episode 240 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark and Shawn give insight into everyday storytelling—what it is, why it’s so important, and how it can...

239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars

Posted March 3, 202500:38:55

In Episode 239 of Anecdotally Speaking, Patrick Cooley, a business leader at Royal Canin, shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of...

238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt

Posted February 24, 202500:12:07

Discover how well-intended incentives can backfire through the story of the great Hanoi rat hunt – a lesson in unintended consequences. In Episode...

237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin

Posted February 17, 202500:17:13

In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term...

236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa

Posted February 10, 2025

In Episode 236, hear the dramatic story of the Vasa, Sweden’s ill-fated warship, and the lessons it holds for leadership, decision-making, and engineering....